Reviews and other ramblings from a 50-something lover of books, dogs, and carbs
Epically Earnest by Molly Horan Publication Date: 21 June 2022 Having never read Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, I cannot speak to the similarities between it and this modern-day retelling (or so it has been billed). I can, however, talk about how much I enjoyed this book. Molly Horan's debut novel is alive... Continue Reading →
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren Audiobook narration by Deacon Lee Well, Christina Lauren, you have officially broken me with this sweet, tender, beautiful story. I don't really have any words to say in the form of an official review, because typing through tears is difficult. I can only say that these characters are so lovely and... Continue Reading →
Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee Publication Date: 10 May 2022 I had decidedly mixed feelings about this one. Our main characters, Theo and Gabi, are sons of rival café owners who put their differences aside to save their family businesses from the shiny new World Fusion Café that has moved into town. I absolutely... Continue Reading →
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Audiobook narration by Alaska Jackson This book was all of the sweetness that my old, decrepit heart needed right now. I love, love, LOVE Liz Lighty, who is aptly named because she is all the light, all the time. A high school senior in the... Continue Reading →
Heartstopper Vols 1-4 by Alice Oseman Well, I'm just going to be honest here and say that this will be less of a review and more of a fangirl squee-fest. Because this series is EVERYTHING. I borrowed the first two volumes in this series from the library about a year ago, and at that time... Continue Reading →
Freaking Love, Part One: First Love by Bethany Monaco SmithPublication Date: 28 January 2022 Freaking Love is the beautiful and emotional story of two teens who have been in love since they were children, facing the biggest obstacle imaginable - an unplanned pregnancy. Maia is mature and responsible, and once the shock of the pregnancy... Continue Reading →
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